The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia is a magnificent ancient Greek sculpture located in the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, Greece. The statue, created by the renowned sculptor Phidias, is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It depicts Zeus, the king of the gods, sitting on a throne, with his right hand holding a small statue of Nike, the goddess of victory, and his left hand holding a scepter. The statue is made of ivory and gold, and its throne is decorated with precious stones, ebony, and ivory. The temple where the statue is housed is a grand Doric building with impressive sculptures on its pediments, including a chariot race and a battle scene with centaurs. Visitors can marvel at the statue's grandeur and majesty, and imagine the awe it inspired in ancient pilgrims and athletes who came to Olympia for the Olympic Games